N4450 over Pecan Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Oklahoma · 0.7 MI S of Thompson Cor · Structure no. 222630000000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N4450 over Pecan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N4450 over Pecan Creek in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N4450 over Pecan Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is N4450 over Pecan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does N4450 over Pecan Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N4450 over Pecan Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N4450 over Pecan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.